Building plans, [ca. 1897-1951]

Format:

Archive

Manuscript

Author/Creator:

Lansdowne (Pa.)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

? items

Arrangement:

Cataloged by specific architectural project. RLIN visual materials file.

Place of Publication:

[ca. 1897-1951]

Summary:

This record is parent to 382 records for drawings submitted for construction approval in the borough of Lansdowne, near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and rescued from destruction by the donor. Numerous architects and constructors are represented in the various title blocks shown on these drawings. The date range of the collection is from 1897 to 1951, with the bulk of the materials are dated in the 1920s and 1930s.

Notes:

Numerous fragile or unidentified items remain uncataloged.

Finding aid available in the Athenaeum Archives.

To locate currently cataloged items associated with the collection search the RLIN visual materials file "FIN CIN LAN#".

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Gift of Matt Schultz,